Richard M. Stallman

Richard M. Stallman is a software developer and activist known for founding the Free Software Movement. He created the GNU Project, which promotes software that users can freely run, modify, and share. Stallman’s work emphasizes the importance of user freedoms in computing, advocating for open-source principles and ethical considerations in software development. His efforts aim to ensure technology remains accessible and controllable by individuals, rather than corporations. Although a controversial figure, his contributions have significantly shaped the open-source software landscape and discussions around digital rights and user freedoms.